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Game:Coaster Facts!
DoinItForTheFame replied to nicman's topic in Roller Coaster Games, Models, and Other Randomness
Dodonpa: - When it opened it was the fastest roller coaster in the world! - Still holds record for the fastest acceleration on any roller coaster in the world! - The ride has only had one reported injury in all of its time operating. The injury occurred on may 15th 2007. A 37-year-old man sustained only a minor injury when a plastic cover at the front of the train came loose and hit his right knee. NEXT Coaster: Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point! -
Honestly when I am in line at theme parks I am always with my partner... and the best thing (and only thing we do) while in line is talk to each other. It is one of the only times where we are not distracted with everything that is going on around us. We are just there... waiting... and talking to each other. It gives us a chance to get to know each other better. It seems like every trip we take we come away from it knowing more about each other than we did before, and it is all thanks to the time we have in line talking with each other... Cheesy I know, but it is the truth.
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I must admit at first... I hated the colors. But the more I am seeing the colors, and the more of the coaster that is being constructed... The more I am loving the colors. Also, I am starting to think that this is going to fit in just fine in the park. At first I thought it was going to stick out like a sore thumb. However, the more it is progressing the better it looks like it is going to fit in with the park.
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Lagoon Discussion Thread
DoinItForTheFame replied to Twister II's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Ugh, this coaster can NOT open soon enough. Every photo I see of it is making me want to book a flight to Utah that much more. I can NOT wait to see the finished product with all of its theming! -
TC is looking amazing! I am loving the colors the more and more I am seeing them! I can NOT wait to ride this coaster. It looks like it is going to be a winner. I agree with others, the fact you get to experience the amazing drop TWICE is simply amazing! I can NOT wait to see the green drop in place!
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Lagoon Discussion Thread
DoinItForTheFame replied to Twister II's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I have been hoping for the same. I would love for there to be a giant indoor freefall element. However, I highly doubt that is going to happen. But... If it does, I am booking a flight to Utah. -
Which rides have given you greyouts?
DoinItForTheFame replied to rcjp's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Also, Shockwave at SFOT. I have had a few greyouts between the 2 vertical loops. It was the worst when doing the Travel Channel video shoot, and having to ride the ride over... and over... and over... and over... The more I rode it the worse the greyouts got. Also, I think the lack of sleep, and food probably played a part. -
Which rides have given you greyouts?
DoinItForTheFame replied to rcjp's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Personally I have had greyouts on: Dueling Dragons: Fire (Or Dragon Challenge: Whatever the name has been changed to.) - I actually use to greyout on this coaster frequently. Not sure why, but I would greyout on this coaster at least once a day when I rode it several times a day. SheiKra - again, I would greyout on this coaster at least once a day when I rode it several times a day. Kumba - again, I would greyout on this coaster at least once a day when I rode it several times a day. Montu - again, I would greyout on this coaster at least once a day when I rode it several times a day. Top Thrill Dragster - again, I would greyout on this coaster at least once a day when I rode it several times a day. I would always greyout in the pull-up for the tower. Millennium Force - Bottom of the first drop... Pretty much every time I ride the ride. Mantis - I recall a few greyouts on Mantis. Not sure where at in the layout. Titan at SFOT - I greyout pretty much every time I ride it. Greyouts happen in the "extra helix: and the final "Helix of death." Batman The Ride - Several Greyouts on different Batman The Rides at various Six Flags parks. I am sure more will come to mind, but this is all for now. -
First coaster - Not really sure, but probably "Wild Kitty" at Frontier City. Favorite- Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point! First steel coaster- Mini Mine Train @ SFOT, Favorite - Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point! First Woodie- Texas Giant @ SFOT, Favorite - Viper @ SfGam First 100 ft coaster- Texas Giant @SFOT, Favorite - Outlaw Run @ SDC First 200 ft coaster- Titan @ SFOT, Favorite - SheiKra @ BGT First looping coaster- Wildfire @ SDC, Favorite - Hulk @ USO First B&M- Wildfire @ SDC, Favorite - Hulk @ USO First Intamin- La Vibora @ SFOT, Favorite - Top Thrill Dragster @ CP! First GCI- Ozark Wildcat @ Celebration City, Favorite - Lightning Racer @ Hershey Park First BM invert- Batman The Ride @ SFOT, Favorite- Montu @ BGT First Launched coaster- Powder Keg @ SDC, Favorite - Top Thrill Dragster @ CP! First Standup- Mantis @ CP, Favorite - Mantis @ CP First Flyer- S:UF @ SfGadv Favorite - S:UF @ SfGadv.
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I must agree with you on this. Usually Busch rides are so well thought out, and usually well themed IE: Cheetah Hunt, and Verbolten. This just seems so... "We need a new coaster, where can we put it? Here is a small area of land, lets put it here..." Obviously the park knows what they are doing, and I am sure it will look great when it is all said and done, but as of now I am with you... It stands out like a sore thumb.
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Zippers?
DoinItForTheFame replied to leviathandude306's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
If the could redo the Zipper ride with seats like these, I think it would be an awesome ride!!! (Not that I could stomach riding it, Zippers were always a bit to much for me.) Source. Nice open air Zipper rides! -
Best B&M and Best Intamin
DoinItForTheFame replied to grsupercity's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Intamin- Top Thrill Dragster! With Maverick coming in at a close second. B&M- Incredible Hulk!! With SheiKra coming in at a close second!! -
Romon World to open in China
DoinItForTheFame replied to _koppen's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I agree with this. Look at the speed of the lift as it is climbing the incline. It looks like it is going at a fairly brisk pace. I would be shocked if this lift got any faster. However, maybe there is something we do NOT know about this coaster?? Maybe... Hopefully... ? -
Carowinds Discussion Thread
DoinItForTheFame replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Just checked out the webcam, and I don't know why... but I think this looks awesome! It is so eerie... And amazing at the same time!! -
Lagoon Discussion Thread
DoinItForTheFame replied to Twister II's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I must say, that drop has officially put this coaster on my "coaster bucket list." -
Romon World to open in China
DoinItForTheFame replied to _koppen's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^^ I've only ever seen them use it for a pull through as well.